DB Insurance (005830) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 005830 does

DB Insurance (005830) is a stock listed on the Korea Exchange in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. It provides a range of insurance products in South Korea, including automobile, fire, maritime, driver, travel, comprehensive, health, indemnity/dental, children's, pet, and long-term care insurance. The company, formerly known as Dongbu Insurance Co., Ltd., changed its name to DB Insurance Co., Ltd. in November 2017 and was founded in 1962. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and employs 4,459 people.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 184,600 KRW, down 0.7% today.
• The forward P/E ratio of 6.1 indicates the price investors pay per unit of expected future earnings; a lower figure often suggests a more conservative valuation relative to earnings expectations.
• The dividend yield of 4.12% shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the current share price, representing the cash return on the invested amount.
• The ex-dividend date is 26 Mar 2026, the cutoff for eligibility to receive the next dividend payment.
• The beta of 0.27 suggests the stock has historically been less volatile than the overall market.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 32.3% indicates the proportion of debt financing relative to shareholders' equity, a measure of financial leverage.
• The return on equity of 15.8% measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' capital.
• The profit margin of 8.8% and operating margin of 19.8% show the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses and after operating costs, respectively.

What to watch

Investors tracking DB Insurance may consider its position among peers such as Hyundai Marine & Fire (001450) and its role in the broader Korean insurance market. The stock's performance can be influenced by general insurance industry trends, including claim frequency and severity, regulatory changes in South Korea, and interest rate movements that affect investment income. The upcoming earnings report on 13 Nov 2026 will provide a scheduled update on the company's financial results.